I found this one that has more realistic looking heads. I’m so tempted to get it but it seems so intimidating to attempt to crochet.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1861266634/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_BmJ8Fb0N6DNQM
This is the one I have. Has a really good breakdown of anatomy and materials.
I need to invest in some wood carving tools and cloth for clothing haha
This made me laugh because for a couple of months this book has sat in my Amazon basket, but I'm told i can't hang any up! Animal Heads: Trophy Heads to Crochet https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/178494064X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8VeMybW848QCH
There's this book on Amazon. I have it and its pretty neat! https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Heads-Trophy-Crochet/dp/178494064X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497453130&sr=8-1&keywords=animal+heads+crochet (Sorry, don't know how to link well)
There is a lion head in it that you can possibly modify.
Lion head from the book: http://imgur.com/yMd24e2
you need this it's the marionette making book on list 2 I think and honestly I think it's one of the best things I've ever seen in my entire life and will not stop until you have bought it. I'll message you daily, begging you to. I will write letters and submit them to every newspaper in the world, with the subject of your book, or the book you don't have. Go on. Become to puppet queen (or king) that we know you are. Create an army of teeny evil henchmen to do your bidding (literally)
The pattern comes with shoes indeed! Although I might opt to re-design them, I don't know yet. I'm actually really pleased with how flat the feet turned out, even after stuffing. I should have added that I slightly changed the arms and legs for the third doll, Abbi, and her feet will be a bit smaller.
I'll make hair out of yarn, in a similar style to what the author of the pattern does. I find it really pretty, and I love working with yarn. Sometimes with acrylic yarn, I even brush it out and flatten it with a flat iron so it effectively turns into actual faux hair. But with this old-timey look, I'll just keep it as is. If anyone is interested, I can share my hair-making process with you, I'll likely make Aggi's hair tomorrow.
And of course! A challenge would be delightful!
Here is the link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/Storybook-Toys-Projects-Puppets-Softies/dp/1607055503